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Sharing Fun Times Together – Across the United States

July 26, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Exchange Students Have Fun Across the US | Academic Year in America (AYA)

Host families, AYA students and Local Coordinators often share such fun pictures and stories from their travels and activities together. It's great to see so many 'firsts' and people exploring America's vast natural beauty, landmarks, food, pastimes and so much more! For your … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation: Terri and Ginger

July 19, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Academic Year in America Appreciaties LCs

To show appreciation for the caring and dedication that our Local Coordinators provide day in and day out, AYA headquarters is sending a special shout out to two fantastic LCs today. Lisa S. appreciates Terri, an LC from New York: I appreciate Terri R. in New York! I … [Read more...]

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What to Expect as an AYA Host Family

July 14, 2016 AYA 2 Comments

What to Expect as an AYA Host Family | Academic Year in America

It's so exciting to meet and bond with a new foreign exchange student about to become a part of your household! You become surrogate parents and gain a "new" son or daughter when you participate in cultural exchange through hosting with AYA. Expectant host families have so … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation: Kelly

July 12, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

AYA Appreciates Local Coordinators

To show appreciation for the caring and dedication that our Local Coordinators provide day in and day out, AYA headquarters is sending a special shout out to one fantastic LC today. Both Pieter and Tom (pictured above) shared high praise for Kelly B. from Kansas. An excerpt … [Read more...]

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AYA Local Coordinator Appreciation: Margaret and Julie

July 5, 2016 AYA 1 Comment

AYA Appreciates Local Coordinators

To show appreciation for the caring and dedication that our Local Coordinators provide day in and day out, AYA headquarters is sending a special shout out to two fantastic LCs today. Julie from AYA appreciates Margaret, an LC from Arizona: I want to highlight Margaret E. … [Read more...]

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Fourth of July: Celebrating America the Melting Pot

July 1, 2016 AYA Leave a Comment

Happy Fourth of July from Academic Year in America | Show Your American Pride: Host an International Exchange Student

This Monday we celebrate Independence Day. Commonly called the Fourth of July, the day commemorates how colonial Americans fought for and won freedom from English rule. In 1776, our founding fathers declared independence from England and established the United … [Read more...]

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Academic Year in America (AYA) is sponsored by the AIFS Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1967. Its mission is to promote worldwide understanding through cultural exchange.

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